Title Insurance - Hysteria Or Sensible Investment? It is often said by our clients that if the only thing title insurance buys is peace of mind then maybe they can do without the extra expense on closing. As lawyers we…
RRSP First Time Home Buyer Plan: Questions & Answers What is the RRSP First Time Home Buyer Plan? In a nutshell, the plan allows qualified purchasers of residential real estate to borrow up to $25,000 from their RRSP portfolio in…
Tarion New Home Warranty Protection: The Nuts And Bolts Introduction In Ontario, every new home is required to meet or surpass the structural requirements and health and safety standards of the Ontario Building Code, and every new home is protected…
The Home Inspection Condition Prospective home buyers in the Toronto re-sale market are often faced with the difficult question of whether to inspect or not to inspect. Seldom elsewhere, that is, outside of Toronto, is the question asked and purchasers…
Co-Operatives and how they differ from Condominiums I. Ownership vs. Possession Co-operatives, like Condominiums involve buildings with numerous units; their legal organization, however, differs from that of condominiums. In a co-operative, a corporate entity owns the lands and structures thereon…
Condominiums Are Growing In Popularity...But They Are Not Everyone's Cup Of Tea True as it may very well be that when our Mega City can no longer accommodate lateral real estate development, the only available option for the construction of…
FAQ: Real Estate Question: Should I have a lawyer review the Agreement of Purchase and Sale before I sign it and how much will this cost me if I have a proposed Agreement reviewed each time but only conclude a…
Limitations in the Real Estate Context The Limitation period applying to matters concerning real property must be understood in light of the amendments made to the previous Limitation Act, 1990. That Act is widely known as having been repealed and…
Toronto Mortgage Enforcement Lawyers At RV Law, we represent lenders who have advanced money secured by a mortgage. We know that our clients demand a law firm that will deliver a high standard of service in transactional work and in…
